James 2:1-10 (CEB)

Partiality to the rich is not a good habit to have

James 2:5,6

So how do we move away from showing partiality, making distinctions and judging people on outer appearance?

When we show partiality in the church, we break this law of love

“Watch your thoughts for they become words. Watch your words for they become actions. Watch your actions for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become your character. And watch your character, for it becomes your destiny! What we think we become.” Margaret Thatcher

Romans 10:9-15 (CEB)

Romans 10:9

Romans 10:10

Our faith shouldn’t be a totally private matter

Matthew 5:14,15

Romans 10:11

Romans 10:15

How will your loved ones and neighbors hear about Jesus unless someone tells them? Is God calling you to take a part in making His message known in your community?

Luke 15:12, 20-24 (CEB)

2 characteristics of the Heavenly Father in the passage:

1) He has unconditional love towards us (verse 12)

2) If we are willing to make the 1st step, He meets us where we are at! (verse 20b)

Luke 15:28-32

Questions to ponder:

Are we willing to admit we have done wrong?

Are we willing to say specifically what sinfulness we have in our life?

Are we willing to say I can’t take it any longer, I’ve got to have you Lord in my life, and I desire forgiveness for the wrongs I have done?

Are we willing to humble ourselves to the point of saying “Lord I need you in my life?”

Can we be grateful for anyone that says yes to Jesus no matter what past they have?

Can we forgive as our Heavenly Father forgives?

Luke 15:25-32 (CEB)

The older brother’s response to his younger brother’s return

Do we have a bit of the older brother’s blood in us?

Don’t judge a book by its cover

The oldest son never realized who his father really was

Do you know who your Heavenly Father really is?

If we put our trust and belief in Jesus as Lord and Savior, we’ve got all the rights and privileges of being a son/daughter of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

Freedom and independence

Some think like the prodigal son that they can live without God

The progression that happened to the prodigal son

Have we had a similar turning point in our own lives like the prodigal son?

We don’t need to get to the point of desperation before we finally turn humbly to the Lord!

Luke 15:18b,19

Psalm 13 (CEB)

David kept it real with God

Psalm 13:3

Psalm 13:5,6

Just as much as we need to be real with God, we also need to be real with those we’re around

A message from Lay Speaker: Bryce Embry

Proverbs 19:21

James 4:13-16

Matthew 13:31-33, 44-50 (CEB)

Odd prizes sports people strive for

Matthew 13:44

Matthew 13:45,46

Matthew 6:19-21

Questions to ponder: Where’s your focus? Your sacrifice? Your passion and purpose? What’s possibly keeping you awake at night?

Matthew 13:47,48

We don’t have to win any world championships to live a life that is pleasing to God

Genesis 25:19-34 (CEB)

The importance of the birthright

Genesis 25:34

Thoughts sometimes people say: "It's just one time." "No one will ever know." "He/she won't miss it." "It's not all that bad.”

We can avoid making Esau’s mistake by comparing the short-term satisfaction with its long-range consequences before we act

Before we give into whatever it is, is it worth it?

Isaiah 55:1-9 (CEB)

The passage connects with this weekend beautifully

How we get the free nourishment that feeds our soul: We are to come (verse 1), listen (verse 2), seek and call on God (verse 6)

Isaiah 55:6

Satan’s menu includes riches, relationships, prominence, acceptance, or recognition

God’s menu lists just one “item”—Jesus.

Psalm 34:8